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I began my flying career in 1979, flying citabria's with a bush pilot from Alaska, who introduced me to aerobatics early in my primary training. After earning my private certificate one of the first aerobatic planes I flew was a home built Pitts-S1. I transitioned into a Great Lakes and then into a Stearman. In 1984 I stopped flying devoting my time to building my business and home life. After twelve years, in 1996, I began again and obtained an Instrument rating, commercial rating, multiengine instrument commercial and pursued aerobatics. I have flown Pitts S1-S, S2-B, S2-C, Model-12, Extra 200 and 300, Sukhoi SU-29, and thanks to Mary a Giles 202 and Yak 52. In the range of Antique Aircraft I have been fortunate enough to fly planes like the De Havilland Tiger Moth, different Ryan's and Waco Biplanes, Great Lakes and a number of Stearmans. I am now a full time instructor at West Valley and enjoy teaching primary, commercial, tailwheel, aerobatics and multiengine. I had the opportunity to fly one of the first Twin Stars home from London, Canada for the club and enjoy teaching G1000 in the new Barons and Twin Stars. |
Teaches at: PAO SQL HWD
Accepting new students? Yes
Email: andygeosits@sbcglobal.net
Hourly instruction rate: $ 70 
Special: Please Call before booking flight
Ratings held: Commercial Single and Multi-Engine Land, Instrument Rating, CFI,CFII, MEI.
May instruct in these aircraft types: *Checkpilot
7ECA*, 7GCAA*, 7GCBC*, 8KCAB*, 8GCBC*, Stearman PT-17&18*, Husky A1-A, Pitts S2-C*, Extra 300 & 300L*,T34-B, C-172*, C-172SP*,C-172SP-G1000*, C-172RG*, C-182*, C-182T-G1000*, C-T182RG, DA-42-G1000* Factory Trained, Beech Baron 55, 58 and G58*.
How long have you been instructing?
I started teaching Aerobatics in 2001 and became a full time instructor at West Valley in February of 2006.
Do you tend to favor PAO, SQL, HWD or E16, and how might it affect a student's ability to schedule time?
I will teach at Palo Alto, San Carlos or Hayward.
How would you describe your availability in general?
I am available to fly 5 days a week and some weeks 6 days. Check CASSI for availability.
What method of ground school do you prefer and how does it relate to your syllabus?
I have no preference. It's entirely dependent on the student. I discuss the various alternatives and help them make a choice that suits them.
What is your favorite aircraft to instruct in?
If I had to choose I would have to say the Stearman. I love the nostalgia and the challenge. Although the Pitts also has its allure and the Extra is fantastic.
What are your aircraft recommendations for a new student?
Cessna-172 is a great aircraft for a beginner. and I would recommend a Citabria if their interest was in tailwheel or aerobatics.
What percentage of your students pass their checkride on the first try?
Greater Than 95%
Additional Comments:
I have been flying Aerobatics in the advanced to unlimited catagory since 1996 and love to teach Aerobatics. I also enjoy teaching in Technically Advanced single and multiengine aircraft.
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